Description: This function allows the user to translate or rotate the selected lines or points to a new location.
Usage:
1. DSI prompts:
> CREATE LOCAL COORDINATES
> PICK NODE/PT FOR ORIGIN
• DSI is asking for a desired coordinate system (local or global). DSI prompts the user to create a local system. A thorough explanation of how to create a local coordinate system is covered in Local Coordinate System, Section 2.16.
2. Once the coordinate system is determined, DSI prompts:
? MOVE
ROTATE
ABORT
• If MOVE is entered:
> ENTER U, V, W INCREMENTS
• i.e., 0,0,1000. This will move the selected line(s) 1000 units along the W-axis.
• If ROTATE is selected, the user enters an angle increment.
Note: All rotational commands are about the local W-axis or the global Z-axis.
3. DSI prompts:
> SELECT ENTITY FOR TRANSFORM
? ABORT
LINE
POINT
4. If the user selects the point option to transform, the following options are available:
? AGAIN
• Repeats the previous transformation.
LINE
POINT
REVERSE OPERATION
• Reverses the previous transformations.
DONE
EXIT
5. If the user selects a line option to transform, DSI prompts the user to select a line or point.
6. After selecting the line/point, DONE executes the transformation.